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After School Program

Enrichment Classes

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9 week session April 20—June 22 3, Ceramics

Danielle Siclari, Grade

Hank Linhart, Coordinator: 646-957-6553 Karla Roberts, Registrar: 646-209-3405 AS Emergency phone: 917-716-5649 (during After School hours, 3:10-6:00) Email: [email protected] Additional forms for the After School program and Enrichment classes are available at the Family Center or After School desk. Return forms to the After School mailbox across from the family center (the quickest way) or via the backpack.

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Course Offerings

All classes start at 3:30 after a snack in the cafeteria. Classes and times are subject to change.

Animation

Intro to 3D Computer Animation with Carrara 3D Express Kids learn the basics in 3D computer modeling, key framing, and rendering with three simple projects: a bouncing ball, an underwater scene, and an action cycle of a simple character (such as walking, running, or jumping.) We are currently using Eovia Carrara 3D Express on a MAC. We can edit and add sound in iMovie. Heather Sinclair, Instructor Tuesdays 3:30-4:40, Grades 4-5 Limited to 12 students

Arts and Crafts

Craft projects will include fabric painting, fuse beading, paper crafts, yarn crafts, felt crafts, scrapbooking, stamping, etc. Kim D’Angelo, Instructor Thursday, 3:30-4:40, Grade Pre-K only Limited to 15 students

Ceramics

Everyone loves to get dirty and play with clay. In this class children will be introduced to the art of ceramics. They will learn the basic hand-building techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab construction to create their own works of art. These pieces will then be glazed and fired in a kiln. Dress for a mess and prepare to have fun. Doreen Lieber, Instructor Friday, 3:30-4:40, Grades 2-5 Limited to 12 students

Chess

Play Chess like a pro! Come over to make new friends, learn the Royal Game—Chess—and win prizes!! When you play chess you will learn how to be patient, look ahead and calculate every move. Students will be divided by experience and meet in 2 groups with separate intructors. Friday, 3:30-4:40, Grades 2-5

Chinese Calligraphy and Asian Art

This class will teach the ancient arts of calligraphy, painting and print making. Students will learn to write in Chinese and practice calligraphy techniques using Chinese brushes and ink. We will try our hands at creating art inspired by Asian artists! Karen Chong and Donna Cirillo, Instructors Thursdays 3:30-4:40, Grades 3-5 Limited to 15 students

The Comic Book Workshop

We will get to plan, write and design our own comic book from start to finish. The workshop will use shared experiences, stories, and creativity, and draw upon what films and comic books have in common. Roberta Bonisson, Instructor Wednesday, 3:30-4:40 , Grades 2-5 Limited to 10 students

Creative Drama

Creative Drama is back!! Let’s shake off the school day and express ourselves by jumping into improvisation games, developing new characters and creating a piece of theater together. Last year’s Commedia was so AWESOME. I can’t wait to see what we create!! Heather Gobbée, Instructor Monday, 3:30-4:40, Grades 3-5 Limited to 15 Students

Doll Making

Here children will learn to sew together their own dolls. We will first create a patten for the shape of the doll and then continue by making our own beautiful clothing, hair and button eye features. Join us for this fun activity and finish with you own self created doll. Marina Pavlutskaya Thursdays 3:30-4:40, Grades 3-5 Limited to 10 students

Games and Plays

Games and Plays is a Theatre based workshop where kids create games out of stories and play games (ie Hide and Go Seek, Freeze Tag, Steal the Bacon, etc) and turn them into a performance piece. Jojo Gonzalez, Instructor Monday, 3:30-4:40, Grades K-2 Limited to 15 students

Greetings from Japan

Introducing Kids to a new culture is a great way to help broaden their views of the world. Come to this class and we will simulate first hand the numerous activities Japan has to offer: origami, calligraphy, and even certain snacks. Be amazed when your child greets you in Japanese, and enjoy the origami art works they created. Lets have fun… Japanese style! Mari Oshima & Masumi Nakama, Instructors Tuesdays, 3:30-4:40, Grades 2-3 Limited to 8 students

Groovy Guitar

Pamela will introduce each student to universal building blocks of music through the fun of playing guitar. Students will discover rhythm, melody and group playing dynamics. Classes will also encourage students to solidify their skills, expand their song repertoire, and gain lifelong confidence with the guitar. We’ll get busy with the joy of learning songs, basic chords, sight reading and all the rock and roll tools required to jam! Pamela Means, Instructor Tuesdays, 3:30-4:40, Grades 3-5 with previous guitar experience Limited to 6 students.

Gymnastics

Learn to Play Music (with MusicStart)

Intro to Guitar and Keyboard This class is an excellent continuation for MusicStart students AND is open to new students. Don’t just play Guitar Hero (the video game), play guitar! This class prepares students for guitar, or really any instrument, using the patented MusicStart® method and instrument (see beginmusic.com). It proceeds to real guitar playing, creating a foundation for further guitar study, which PS372 also offers. MusicStart Keyboards and guitars will be provided as needed. The teacher will provide further instructions at the first class meeting. Required MusicStart® instrument can be rented for $35 or purchased for $70 (payed to instructor).

This is a basic tumbling class in which children will learn skills such as balance, forward rolls, backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and bridge. There will be some balance beam work.

Wednesday, 3:30-4:40, Grades K-2 Limited to 12 students

Anthony Maldonado, Instructor Tuesday, 3:30-4:40, Grades K-2 Limited to 18 students

Experimental Sculpture and Movies By diving into a creating a different abstract sculpture or video each session, young people have fun and freedom learning how to make various styles of contemporary art and video art. They get to experience what it’s like being a cutting edge artist making their work for the museums of today. Even the most reluctant student makes their own experimental art video, awesome sculptures of fantasy vehicles, giant installations with drinking straws, elaborate costumes, and more, learning to constructively and confidently express themselves.

Haitian Dance

Come study the culture of dance from Haiti. Learn steps from the many dances that make up Haitian folklore as we work on choreography. Learn to listen to and dance to live drum rhythms that connect to each step danced. Learn the meanings of the dances and the roots that they have to Africa. A warm-up and stretch will start off each class, followed by dance instruction. Bring a bottle of water with your name on it. Class will work on more intricate choreography and patterning. Joseph St. Surin, Instructor Thursdays, 3:30-4:40, for experienced dancers, Grades K-5 Limited to 16 students

Model Airplanes

Join us to build and fly real model planes and to explore the world of aviation! Through this fun gateway of craftsmanship, each student will take home 3 model airplanes. Each aviator learns to read plans, use metric rulers, make necessary calculations, and work with different hobby tools and FAA certified materials. Instruction with Hobby Quest Thursdays 3:30-4:40, Grades 4-5 Limited to 12 students

Karate

AmeriKick Karate (www.amerikick com) is a great way for kids to learn self-discipline and confidence, develop coordination, and increase strength and flexibility. Mr. Taylor’s assistant will be Nelson Zuniga. Meets twice a week. Sensei Ricky Taylor, Instructor Monday and Wednesday, 3:30-4:40, Grades 1-5 Limited to 12 students in each class.

Sculpture

John Cloud Kaiser, Instructor Monday, 3:30-4:40, Grades 2-5 Limited to 12 students

Smart-4-Kidz

SMART-4-Kidz is a holistic program that incorporates playful movement, dance and yoga along with storytelling, music and breathing techniques to stimulate creativity while exercising the body. Based on empirical evidence from studies in various communities across the country, SMART has been shown to decrease anxiety while increasing confidence in children varying in age from pre-school to middle-school. The SMART classroom is a fun and safe space where a child’s individual voice is heard, encouraged, and valued. Emily Tucker, Instructor Tuesday, 3:30-4:40, Grades K-3 Limited to 12 students each class

SPECTRUM

This program engages students in fun and creative projects that integrate math and art. They will learn how to draw geometric shapes & create unique designs, generate tessellations and mandalas, do paper folding projects such as origami, build polyhedra, (3d geometric shapes) translate number patterns into beautiful designs and much more! Jennifer Sirey, Instructor Day, 3:30-4:40, Grades 3-5

The Story Pirates

Play, write, act, dance, improvise, sing and write some more! The Striking Viking Story Pirates present an after-school class at The Children’s School for kids who want to do it all. Students will let their creativity soar as they create original characters and stories, write songs, invent countries, make monsters and anything else they can imagine! At the end of the session, each student can go home with a BOOK they have made, and will get a chance to see their stories performed by critically acclaimed children’s theater company the Story Pirates.http://www.storypirates.org/ Fridays 3:30-4:40, Grades 2-5 Limited to 14 students

Vegetable Gardening

Help plant a garden in Brooklyn! We will plant a pizza garden (basil, tomatoes, peppers, wheat) and a rainbow garden. Children will learn how to plant seeds and seedlings, learn how plants grow, get nourished, and how they get pollinated. Children will learn about composting as well. This class is hands on, so get ready to dig! Angie Ferin, Instructor Wednesdays 3:30-4:40, All Grades Limited to 10 students

Watercolor and Drawing

Come learn the fascinating Arts of drawing and watercolor painting! See the world through the eyes of an Artist and create a world in your own vision. We will learn about mixing color, creating washes and drawing, using professional materials. Have fun, meet friends, create and explore. This is not your everyday art class. Linda Berkowitz, Instructor Wednesdays 3:30-4:40, Grades 3-5 Limited to 10 students

After School Program

Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis. If the class is filled or cancelled, you will be notified by the AS program and reimbursed. Forms are available for Tuition reduction. Contact the After School program for any questions or to request a form. For pick-up. It is important that you are on time. It is also important that your children leave promptly upon dismissal and that they do not interact with the students in regular After School, otherwise this becomes a liability issue and a management quagmire for the After School staff. Student conduct. The After School program, including Enrichment classes, do not have the same staff and space resources that are available during the school day, and unfortunately may not be able to adequately serve children who repeatedly require one-on-one intervention. Continual behavior problems that are inappropriate and/ or unsafe and impact the safety of the child and/or his/her peers may result in a student’s removal from the afterschool program. Please keep After School numbers handy, and make sure to keep your contact information—address, phones, email—up to date so we know how to reach you. Make checks payable to: PTA of PS372 After School Program Payment can also be made by credit or debit card in the Family Office. Taxpayer ID: The PTA’s taxpayer ID# is 11-3312116

Registration Student_ _____________________________________________ Grade________ Class__________

o I am already part of the AS program and have contact info and medical forms on file. o I am only enrolling in an enrichment course and am enclosing the After School Contact and blue Medical Form (if required). Please enclose payment at time of registration. Tuition is $135 for each class/ $110 for students already enrolled in AS on day of class. Add materials fee if applicable.

o I grant permission to photograph or video my child for documentation or publicity purposes. CLASS

GRADE

DAY/TIME

Materials

Animation o (Computer)

Grades 4-5

Tues., 3:30-4:40

$40

o Arts and Crafts o Ceramics o Chess Chinese o Calligraphy

Grade Pre-K Thurs., 3:30-4:40

$25

Grades 2-5

Fri., 3:30-4:40

$25

Grades, 2-5

Fri., 3:30-4:40

Grades, 3-5

Thurs., 3:30-4:40

$25

o Comic Book Grades 2-5 o Creative Drama Grades 3-5 o Doll Making Grades, 3-5 o Games & Plays Grades K-2 Greetings from o Japan Grades 2-3

Wed., 3:30-4:40

$25

o Groovy Guitar Grades 3-5 o Gymnastics Grades K-2 o Haitian Dance Exp, K-5 Grades 1-5 o Karate o Model Airplanes Grades 4-5 MusicStart: o Learn to Play Grades K-2

Tues., 3:30-4:40

Grades 2-5 o Sculpture o Smart 4 kidz Grades K-3 o SPECTRUM Grades 3-5 o Story Pirates Grades 2-5 o Veg. Gardening All Grades Watercolor and o Drawing Grades 3-5

Mon., 3:30-4:40 Thurs., 3:30-4:40

$25

Mon., 3:30-4:40 Tues., 3:30-4:40

$25

Tues., 3:30-4:40 Thurs., 3:30-4:40 Mon./Wed., 3:30-4:40 Thurs., 3:30-4:40

$25

Wed., 3:30-4:40

$35

Mon., 3:30-4:40

$25

Tues., 3:30-4:40 Tues., 3:30-4:40

$15

Fri., 3:30-4:40

$10

Wed., 3:30-4:40

$10

Wed., 3:30-4:40

$25